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1911 - 2010
 Age: 98
McKeeby, Irene H. (Nee Kinney)
Lawton
Irene passed away Wednesday morning, June 9, 2010 at her home. She was born July 18th 1911, in Kalamazoo County the daughter of the late Harriet Decker Kinney and Webb S. Kinney. She attended country school in the Kinney District of Prairie Ronde Township for 8 years and graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1929. Irene went on to receive her teaching certificate at Western Normal College (Western Michigan University) and taught in the school that she attended. On June 24, 1932 in South Bend, IN Irene was united in marriage to Glen G. McKeeby who preceded her in death on August 10, 1963. Later in her life she retired from Paw Paw Shopping Center after 23 years of service. Irene was a true Lawton super fan attending and support all Lawton athletics' and events for over 75 years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Lawton, Order of Eastern Star and enjoyed cards clubs, lunch bunch, Vegas Girls and spending time with friends and family. She was also preceded in death by 2 daughters, Harriet Anne McKeeby and Judith Anne Stephayn. Surviving are 3 grandchildren, Kelli (Scott) Whittington of Paw Paw, Wendi (Tom) Church of Lawton and Micheal (Lisa) Stephayn of Lawton; great grandchildren, Spencer, Shayne and Erika Whittington, Stephayn and Matthew Church, Emma, Drew and Evan Stephayn; son-in-law, David Stephayn of Lawton. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. with Rev. Patti Haas officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Lawton. A luncheon will follow the interment at the Lawton High School. Memorial contributions may be made to Irene McKeeby Memorial Fund for Lawton High School. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Medora Moore
Saturday June 19, 2010 at
11:12 PM
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Grandma McKeeby, I know your family is going to miss you terribly. I remember you being such a loyal sports fan, always at the games and rooting the players on. Such a nice lady. May you rest in peace and God be with your family.
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Pat and Tom Harrell
Thursday June 17, 2010 at
1:12 PM
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Irene was such a sweetheart, and now she's at home with all those angels she so liked. She was especially fond of our son, Matt, and very encouraging to him.
Irene was admired by many, and always held family and children first. It's so sad that both daughters died before her.
She'll be missed by all, and our hearts go out to Dave, Kelli, Wendi, and Michael and families at this time of loss.
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Matt Harrell
Tuesday June 15, 2010 at
11:24 PM
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Irene, the Harrell's will miss you. Last time I saw you was September 2007. I surprised you and showed up at your house on a wednesday morning. I got out of my van , and you welcomed me and my girlfriend into your home. You told stories of the things my grandmother said of me. You loved Dorothy very much. I am happy that you are at rest, although deeply saddened by your departure from our lives. I know you are with your daughters and Dorothy and Bill, up there somewhere looking down on us with that ever present smile and kind touch. I love you............
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Linda Coleman Shirkey
Tuesday June 15, 2010 at
5:25 PM
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Irene was such a good friend to my Grandmother, Dorothy Irwin. For many years it was hard to think of one of them without thinking of the other. She was always kind to me and to my children and always had a smile for us. The world is a better place because she was here. I extend my sympathy to all Irene's family. I know she was such and important part of all your lives. Keep her in your memory and in your heart.
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Angela Ebbert (Moore)
Monday June 14, 2010 at
7:18 PM
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I feel very lucky to have known Grandma McKeeby..Such a lovely sweet person to everyone she encountered. And never was there a more devoted fan of Lawton High School sports ! To all her family -May God be with you and comfort you all in your loss....
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Janine (Imus) Benjamin
Monday June 14, 2010 at
3:20 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. I treasure the years we worked together at the Paw Paw Shopping Center. There were many great times and fond memories. She will be missed.
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Lisa-Damon DeVries
Saturday June 12, 2010 at
1:52 PM
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To all of Irene's family we are so sorry for your loss,she has been such a great neighbor for so many years,she well be missed dearly our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Wendy Black
wrbisfree@yahoo.com
Saturday June 12, 2010 at
8:56 AM
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I am so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. She was the sweetest little lady and will be truly missed. May God comfort and keep you all in his loving arms during this difficult time.
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Lola Smith
Thursday June 10, 2010 at
10:29 AM
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Irene was my Angel here on earth, a few years back I was going through some rough times ans she gave me an angel that I carried in my pocket every day. A couple of years later, I had some x-rays taken and the technician came out and asked "Do you have an angel in your pocket? Lo & behold, I said "I DO!!" We had a very long talk about angels walking here on earth with us, she told me her story and I told her mine. Irene was my angel and I will trully miss her. Love you guys! Lola
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Patricia Romans
patromans@gmail.com
Thursday June 10, 2010 at
2:40 AM
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God Bless her, she almost made it to 100! I don't think anyone who ever met Irene could forget her energy, drive, and sense of fun. I was always amazed to see her dashing around, taking care of business so effectively at her advanced age. I know that all who knew her will miss her greatly, and that her family who loved her so and were so loved in return will be especially saddened by her passing. God Bless you all.
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Phyllis Oxley
Wednesday June 9, 2010 at
8:38 PM
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What a SPECIAL friend - you will never be forgotten. Love, Phyllis
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